When I started knowing and reading about research papers. It just makes me think more than creative writing. I still studying deeper on how to do research and how to write academic writing. When it comes to a research paper and academic writing, I started reading APA, MLA styles and observing other academic papers and books too.
When I started searching about how to do research and how to write an academic paper. I got a very good view on how to start and complete a research paper from Butte college.
I’m gonna write the 10 steps they conveyed to start and complete the research paper. I could not paste everything. So, I will paste the source link down below. I sincerely encourage everyone to visit and read further.
HOW TO START (AND COMPLETE) A RESEARCH PAPER
You are a re-entry student and it’s been fourteen years since you’ve written a paper. You coasted through high school on your charm and good looks and never actually wrote a research paper. You have written research papers, but every time is like the first time, and the first time was like a root canal. How do you start? Here is a step-by-step approach to starting and completing a research paper.
- Choose a topic.
- Read and keep records.
- Form a thesis.
- Create a mind map or outline.
- Read again.
- Rethink your thesis.
- Draft a body.
- Revise.
- Add the beginning and end.
Finally, Proofread and edit.
SOURCES: http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/research/research_paper.html
With respect.